- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies
Federal NCES profile for Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360015205826
👥 S:T ratio 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools.
- #109 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies has class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies ranks #109 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015205826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 46.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360015205826 · Brooklyn, NY High · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 14.4:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students)
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 46.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward R Murro
Edward R Murrow High School
3,503 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
2,210 students
- John Dewey Hig
John Dewey High School
2,209 students
- Is 228 David a
Is 228 David a Boody
1,555 students
- Is 98 Bay Acad
Is 98 Bay Academy
1,435 students
- This school 619
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies
619 students
What this shows Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies compares
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in New York - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Asian 13.2%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Dewey High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,209
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~619 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies
How many students attend Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies?
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies has 619 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies?
71.8% of students at Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies?
The largest demographic group at Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies?
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies ranks #109 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #21?
Besides Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies, New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students), Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students), and John Dewey High School (2,209 students). See the New York City Geographic District #21 district page for the complete list.